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Accessibility

Many facilities in Death Valley National Park were built prior to current accessibility standards. Many facilities described in this guide are negotiable, but may not fully meet federal standards.

The InterAgency Access Passport, available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station, and Scotty's Castle, waives entrance fees for permanently disabled individuals who are residents of the United States.

FURNACE CREEK AREA

Furnace Creek Visitor CenterThe visitor center is staffed throughout the year and rangers are available to answer questions. Site bulletins on Death Valley available in several languages.

Access available to all buildings. (Steep grades, Assistance may be required)

Swimming Pool is at ground level with an ADA lift.

Restroom facilities at pool and buildings accessible.

Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station

Ramp access to front door, but threshold to go over.

Closest accessible restrooms are at Stovepipe Wells General Store or Campground.

Stovepipe Wells Campground

no designated accessible sites.

Restrooms are accessible

accessible parking is available.

Campground has level gravel surface and many tent and RV sites are proximal to the restrooms

SCOTTY'S CASTLE AREA

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, a storm caused extensive flash flooding in the Scotty's Castle area in northern Death Valley National Park. Initial assessments revealed damage to roads, utilities and some historic structures.

Scotty's Castle is closed and will remain closed until further notice. Please contact 760-786-3200 for more information.

Scotty’s Castle

Fifty minute tour includes a flight of stairs up to second floor. Lift to the second floor is available.

Wheelchairs and canes are available to borrow.

English translation of tour available for hearing impaired. Foreign language translation of castle tours available.

Exhibits/ NHA sales building accessible with assistance

Restroom accessible (with assistance, Heavy door)

Grapevine Ranger Station

Accessible parking.

Accessible restrooms

no other services available

Mesquite Springs Campground

no designated accessible sites.

Campground has gravel and paved surfaces.

Accessible restrooms with parking.

WILDROSE AREA

Campgrounds

Wildrose Campground

no designated accessible sites.

Gravel surface.

vault toilet not accessible.

Tent camping

Thorndike Campground

no designated accessible sites.

Gravel surface.

Accessible vault toilet.

Tent camping.

High clearance vehicle necessary

Mahogany Flat Campground

no designated accessible sites.

Gravel surface.

Accessible vault toilet.

Tent camping.

High clearance vehicle necessary

SIGHTS & TRAILS

Badwater - Scenic viewpoint

Accessible parking

Ramp and boardwalk to edge of Badwater Pool.

Ramp from end of Boardwalk onto salt flats

Accessible vault toilets

Zabriskie Point - Scenic viewpoint

Accessible parking with curb cuts

Steep grade up to viewpoint- assistance required.

Multiple viewpoint rest stops

Accessible vault toilets.

Similar badlands topography can be viewed via scenic drives through Twenty Mule Team Canyon or Artist’s Drive